Long‑form work is where I slow down and let the music speak in full sentences. These pieces move beyond quick commentary and into deeper cultural storytelling, tracing how sound shapes memory, identity, and the emotional architecture of our communities. Here I explore the histories behind the songs we love, the patterns that guide our listening, and the cultural intelligence embedded in the rhythms that follow us through life.
A conversation with Jeff Walker, longtime WRAS 88.5 FM broadcaster and student advisor, exploring the evolution of Atlanta’s radio culture and the role of community‑driven media in shaping how young people discover music. In this interview, I guided a discussion on legacy, mentorship, and the emotional intelligence required to sustain a decades‑long career in music broadcasting. In this videogram, Jeff explains how the station would play unique hits, and the record stores would sort the crates by station. It was rumored that President Carter’s daughter used to listen to GSU WRAS radio because she would frequently purchase songs that were played on the radio. This conversation sits within my larger work of preserving the stories behind the music, the people who shape it, and the communities who keep it alive.
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